Significance of Angula
In Finnish: Angula; In Dutch: Hoeken; In Spanish: Angulo
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Hindu concept of 'Angula'
Angula in Hinduism is primarily an ancient measurement unit, approximately three-fourths of an inch, crucial for architectural design and sacrificial structures, enabling precision in dimensions and varying in size based on components like yavas.
From: Manasara (English translation)
(1) A unit of measurement approximately equivalent to three-fourths of an inch, used for precision in architectural dimensions.[1] (2) The unit of architectural measure equivalent to three-fourths of an inch, emphasized in the context of design.[2] (3) An ancient unit of measurement, used to determine dimensions such as width and depth in architectural design.[3] (4) A unit of measurement used in the text for the dimensions of thrones and their elements.[4] (5) A finger-breadth, measuring aggregate of eight yavas.[5]
From: Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study)
(1) A key unit of measurement that can vary in size depending on the number of yavas it consists of.[6] (2) A unit of measurement used to increase the breadth or height of the dvaras by 6 angulas at a time.[7]
From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)
(1) A unit of measurement used in the text to define dimensions in the stable, where one Kishku equals 42 angulas.[8] (2) The standard unit of measurement in Hindu architecture equating to approximately three-fourths of an inch and serving as a basis for other measurements.[9]
From: Samarangana-sutradhara (Summary)
(1) A unit of measurement specific to ancient Indian texts, used to define the lengths of cots in this context.[10]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) A unit of measurement equal to three-fourths of an English inch or the middlemost joint of a medium-sized man's finger.[11]
From: Agni Purana
(1) A unit of measurement used to determine the dimensions of sacrificial structures and offerings.[12]
Jain concept of 'Angula'
In Jainism, Angula is interpreted as a measurement unit derived from eight yavamadhyas, contributing to a hierarchical system of measurements, reflecting the precision and intricacy within Jain cosmology and philosophy.
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) The unit derived from eight yavamadhyas, which continues the detailed hierarchy of measurements.[13]
The concept of Angula in scientific sources
Angula is an Ayurvedic measurement unit, roughly 1.8 cm, utilized to indicate distances in therapeutic contexts, including the precise height for administering medications, particularly in eye treatments.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Angula is a unit of measurement in Ayurveda, approximately equal to 1.8 cm, often used to specify distances in therapeutic procedures, such as the height from which medication is dropped onto the eyes.[14]